AI News Today | Julian Goldie Podcast

Julian Goldie breaks down the shocking release of Minimax 2.5, a Chinese AI model that matches Claude Opus 4.6 performance at 95% less cost. Discover how the Forge Framework enables radical efficiency, allowing a 230B parameter model to outperform American giants while bypassing hardware export controls. This episode explores the transition of AI from a luxury to a commodity that is 'too cheap to meter.'TIMESTAMPS00:00 Minimax 2.5 Performance vs Claude Opus01:35 The Efficiency Gap: 10B Active Parameters02:40 Engineering Intelligence: The Forge Framework04:15 Cost Breakdown: $0.15 vs $3.00 Per Task05:50 Minimax Business Growth & Hong Kong IPO07:15 Bypassing US Chip Export Controls08:40 The Commodity of Intelligence10:15 Practical Steps for Founders and Devs

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Julian Goldie breaks down the shocking release of Minimax 2.5, a Chinese AI model that matches Claude Opus 4.6 performance at 95% less cost. Discover how the Forge Framework enables radical efficiency, allowing a 230B parameter model to outperform American giants while bypassing hardware export controls. This episode explores the transition of AI from a luxury to a commodity that is 'too cheap to meter.'


TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Minimax 2.5 Performance vs Claude Opus

01:35 The Efficiency Gap: 10B Active Parameters

02:40 Engineering Intelligence: The Forge Framework

04:15 Cost Breakdown: $0.15 vs $3.00 Per Task

05:50 Minimax Business Growth & Hong Kong IPO

07:15 Bypassing US Chip Export Controls

08:40 The Commodity of Intelligence

10:15 Practical Steps for Founders and Devs

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Julian Goldie
Founder of AI Profit Boardroom and your daily guide to the AI revolution. I break down the biggest AI news, agent updates, and breakthroughs — fast, clear, and no hype.

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